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12.The future land use map identifies the subject property as <br /> "Urban/Rural Transition." Rezoning the subject property to "Urban <br /> Residential"is compatible with that classification. <br /> 4. Open Forum <br /> None <br /> 5. New Business <br /> 5.1 Gardner/Makowsky Sketch Plan Review <br /> Burslie reviewed the staff report. The applicants have requested a sketch plan review for <br /> a potential plat to split an approximately 19 acre parcel into seven residential lots. <br /> The subject property is zoned "Commercial" however it is proposed to be rezoned to <br /> "Urban Residential."A sketch plan review allows the developer an opportunity to present <br /> their potential project and gather general input/direction/feedback from the planning <br /> commission prior to submitting their preliminary plat application. No formal motions or <br /> decisions should be made as part of the sketch plan review process.The city engineer has <br /> provided initial feedback included in the packet. <br /> Mr. Gardner stated they will be requesting to vacate the cul-de-sac since it has never been <br /> used by the general public or maintained by the city. There is currently a gate in place. <br /> Chair Larson asked about the proposed new driveway accesses to Patriot Avenue. <br /> Mr. Gardner stated they will be proposing two new shared accesses instead of four as <br /> indicated on the city engineer's notes. <br /> Chair Larson asked about the"unusable space" notation on city engineer's notes. <br /> Mr. Gardner stated that area is usable as there is adequate space for a shed or garage. <br /> Commissioner Gonczy asked if applicants will develop the lots or sale them for <br /> development. <br /> Mr. Gardner stated he and Mr. Makowsky will retain the two west parcels and the other <br /> lots would be sold, possibly for multi-family residential development. <br /> General discussion on future growth corridor and possible future sewer/water/roadway <br /> extension through the subject property south to Co Rd. 168. Discussion about challenging <br /> topography and lowland in that area. Planning Commission noted Patriot Ave. is a <br /> north/south corridor and future public utilities could be place there. <br /> MINUTES 4 <br /> Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br /> March 27, 2023 <br />